Abstract: Therapeutic compositions for the treatment of infectious diseases are disclosed. These compositions comprise xanthones and xanthone derivatives, such as 2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyxanthone. Also disclosed are methods for the treatment of infectious diseases using such compounds.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 20, 1996
Date of Patent:
November 2, 1999
Assignee:
Interlab Corporation
Inventors:
Rolf Walter Winter, Michael Kevin Riscoe, David J. Hinrichs